Chestatee High School

www.hallco.org/chs/main/index.asp

1,244 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chestatee High School, located in Gainesville, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Hall County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core coursework and a wide array of elective opportunities. The campus is designed to foster a sense of community, encouraging students to engage in a well-rounded educational experience that balances scholastic achievement with personal growth and civic responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Chestatee High School prides itself on a robust extracurricular culture, offering numerous athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. These activities are integral to the school’s mission of developing "War Eagle" pride, helping students build leadership skills, collaboration, and school spirit. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation—whether that entails higher education, military service, or entering the workforce—Chestatee utilizes modern resources and a dedicated faculty to support the academic and emotional success of its students.

1,244

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chestatee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	693
Black	30
Asian	15
Two or More	18

Hispanic
693 (55.7 %)
White
488 (39.2 %)
Black
30 (2.4 %)
Two or More
18 (1.4 %)
Asian
15 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hall County
Phone:	(770)532-1162
Website:	http://www.hallco.org/chs/main/index.asp
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	650
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	129

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 366

Grade 10 376

Grade 11 270

Grade 12 232